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Faith and Blue Weekend Starts at Dundalk School

The Faith and Blue weekend kicked off with police officers from Dundalk’s Precinct 12 visiting Our Lady of Hope St. Luke’s School in Dundalk on Friday.

Chief Melissa Hyatt along with many other Officers from the precinct were present to greet students and assist with morning drop off at the school. The school released a statement on their social media page.

“We had many other guests including our Superintendents Dr. Hargens and Mrs. Ball. It was a beautiful celebration of faith, safety, and support. We were so proud of our Students greeting the officers with thank you’s and elbow bumps as they entered the building. McGruff the Crime Dog even stopped by to say hello,” said the statement.

“Our student council members presented the Officers with cards from our school family and snacks for their precinct. Deli-ish was kind enough to provide breakfast as well this morning. This was a true community effort. We are #DundalkStrong and love being apart of this community.”

Here is a full list of Faith and Blue weekend throughout eastern Baltimore County.

Police Involved Shooting in Rosedale

Baltimore County police reported a call for a suspect with a knife and blades this afternoon resulted in an officer-involved shooting that left one man injured.

Officers responded to the area of Philadelphia Road and Chesaco Avenue in Rosedale after a witness called 911 for an unknown suspect with a knife and blades cutting down branches on a tree, waving the blades around and throwing them in the roadway. While still enroute, officers received additional information that the suspect was in the middle of Philadelphia Road swinging around a long chain.

Officers located the suspect on Spring Avenue near Philadelphia Road. One officer exited his patrol vehicle and ordered the suspect to sit down. The suspect ignored commands and began running at the officer, who ordered the suspect to stop.

The officer began to move backwards but the suspect continued to advanced on him, at which time the officer fired his weapon, striking the suspect in the upper body. The suspect fled but was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit.

Officers rendered aid to the suspect, who was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center by responding medics, conscious and alert.

The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect was initially dropped off at a local hospital for a mental health evaluation but never went inside. He used public transportation to respond to the Rosedale area, where the witness observed him and called 9-1-1. Several weapons were recovered at the scene. The investigation into this incident is on-going.

Driver Dies in Carney Morning Accident

One man died following a fatal vehicle crash in Carney Thursday morning.

Police responded to the crash at Avondale Road and 6th Avenue just after 10:00 a.m. when a 2011 Nissan Versa traveling north on Avondale Road struck the curb, ran into a street sign and hit a BGE pole.

During the collision, the BGE pole broke and fell over, striking the roof of a 2018 Isuzu box truck, also traveling on Avondale Road. The driver of the box truck did not report any injuries.

The Driver of the Nissan, Mahmoud Abdel Karim Abbasi (92) of the 9300 block of Thornwood Drive of Parkville was transported to Franklin Square Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The Baltimore County Crash Team is continuing their investigation to determine the cause of this fatal crash.

List of Events for Faith and Blue Weekend

The first Faith and Blue weekend is scheduled for Oct. 9-12. This event is supported by most major national law enforcement groups and has been embraced by religious communities nationwide.

Chief Melissa R. Hyatt has invited Baltimore County faith-based organizations to participate in this event, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. “COVID-19 has made community engagement challenging. This weekend provides an opportunity to re-establish and build relationships, communicate, collaborate and break down barriers,” said Chief Hyatt.

Faith and Blue is based on the premise that strong communities are built on mutual respect and understanding. Neighborhoods thrive when faith-based organizations and law enforcement work together to make communities safer and stronger.

The following is a list of events that are scheduled throughout eastern Baltimore County. These events are also posted on the Faith and Blue website under the Events tab.

Precinct 8 Parkville
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 9833 Harford Road 21234
Hosted by: Christus Victor Lutheran Church and BCoPD
Activity: Opportunity to meet with officers, ask questions and discuss safety and crime prevention
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/1979/

Date: Sunday, October 11
Time: 9 to 11:10 a.m.
Location: Christ Villa, 2301 Putty Hill Avenue 21234
Hosted by: Christ Villa and BCoPD
Activity: Officers will meet with the congregation and discuss policing, faith and the community
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/2108/

Date: Sunday, October 11
Time: 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Location: St. Joseph Church and School to Jesus Through Mary (upper soccer field), 8420 Belair Road 21236
Hosted by: St. Joseph Church and School to Jesus Through Mary and BCoPD
Activity: Outdoor mass and celebration followed by precinct Captain Trivett speaking about the importance of working together with communities. Officers will be presented with care packages and will help with food distribution.
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/2079/

Precinct 9 White Marsh
Date: Sunday, October 11
Time: 11 a.m. to noon
Location: Perry Hall Family Worship Center, 5125 E. Joppa Road 21128
Hosted by: Perry Hall Family Worship Center and BCoPD
Activity: Pastor will converse with police officers during Sunday service.
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/2000/

Precinct 11 Essex
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 9 to 10 a.m.
Location: Church of the Harbor, 911 Mace Avenue 21221
Hosted by: Church of the Harbor and BCoPD
Activity: Police and officials who serve the Essex area are invited to breakfast, uplifting conversations and prayer
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/2092/

Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Trinity Church, 914 Essex Avenue 21221
Hosted by: Trinity Church of Essex and BCoPD
Activity: Join police officers and elected officials to promote cooperation, consideration and mutual respect. Food and activities for children will be available for free.
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/1570/

Precinct 12 Dundalk
Date: Wednesday, October 7
Time: 8 to 11 a.m.
Location: Dundalk Precinct, 428 Westham Way 21224
Hosted by: BCoPD, Our Lady of Hope, Greater St. John Baptist Church, St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Patapsco United Methodist Church, and the Muslim Association of Dundalk
Activity: Coffee and pastries with officers and members of multi-denomination faith-based organizations including Our Lady of Hope, Greater St. John Baptist Church, St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Patapsco United Methodist Church, Muslim Association of Dundalk and a chaplain from the BCoPD Dundalk Precinct

Date: Friday, October 9
Time: 7:45 to 8:45 a.m.
Location: Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke Catholic School, 8003 N. Boundary Road 21222
Hosted by: Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke Catholic School and BCoPD
Activity: Officers will assist and greet students during morning drop off. Elementary students will later join officers and ask questions about their profession.
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/1617/

Date: Friday, October 9
Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke Catholic School, 8003 N. Boundary Road 21222
Hosted by: Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke Catholic School and BCoPD
Activity: Officers will interact with students during recess and gym class. Students and police officers will also play a game of soccer.

Woman Found Shot Outside Dundalk Bar

Police are investigating a shooting outside of Vino Liquors & Bar in Dundalk early this morning.

Officers responded to a disturbance call in the 3800 block of North Point Road in Charlesmont just before 2 a.m. on Thursday and discovered shell casings on the parking lot.

Shortly thereafter the victim, an adult woman, walked into a hospital suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. She is expected to survive her injuries.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and ask anyone who may have information to contact them by calling 410-307-2020.

Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Dundalk BCPS Meal Worker Tests Positive for COVID

Baltimore County Public Schools has reported that an employee working in the meal distribution program at Dundalk Elementary School, Dundalk Middle School, and First Baptist Church (100 St. Helena Ave. in Dundalk) has recently tested positive for COVID-19.

BCPS stated that meal distribution from Dundalk Elementary, Dundalk Middle and First Baptist Church will continue uninterrupted.

According to BCPS, everyone who had close contact with this BCPS employee has been identified, notified and will remain away from BCPS facilities until they are cleared to return by the Baltimore County Department of Health. The bus and school buildings involved have been cleaned in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention protocols.

BCPS is working with the Baltimore County Department of Health to ensure that recommendations and guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Maryland Department of Health are in place. On Wednesday, Oct. 7, the school system distributed a letter to the community about the situation, urging students and community members to be diligent in monitoring their health and taking steps to prevent COVID-19 transmission, such as social distancing and wearing face coverings.

Edgemere Man Dies in Car Crash Near Home

Baltimore County Police responded to a single vehicle crash in the 2700 block of Lodge Forest Drive in Edgemere on Tuesday evening. Crash Team investigators determined that a 2020 Ford Mustang was traveling south on Lodge Forest Drive when the driver crossed over the double yellow lines, left the roadway and struck a tree on Oct. 6 around 10:30 p.m.

The driver, George Paul Gaydosh (51) of the 2600 block of Lodge Forest Drive, 21219, was the only occupant inside of the car. He was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and was pronounced deceased.

The Baltimore County Crash Team continues the investigation and is asking anyone who may have information regarding this incident to contact police at 410-307-2020.

Body Found on Old Rustic Inn Parking Lot

Police are investigating a homicide in the White Marsh area on Wednesday morning after a passerby saw a body lying on the parking lot of the former Rustic Inn.

Officers responded to the scene in the 11400 block of Philadelphia Road at 7:50 a.m. Detectives are in the early stages of this investigation but are able to confirm that there appears to be an undetermined type of trauma to the body.

Homicide detectives are asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything out of the ordinary overnight or who may have additional information to contact detectives by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

NNO Events Take Place All Over Baltimore County

The 37th annual National Night Out was celebrated on Tuesday, Oct. 6 after being rescheduled from its normal time slot on the first Tuesday in August as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The event is used as an opportunity for police and citizens unite in neighborhoods.

Here are some pictures from NNO events in Dundalk and Parkville courtesy of the Baltimore County Police Department.

County Executive John Olszewski Jr. with police and locals in Dundalk.

Community and police interactions took place in Dundalk. -photos courtesy of Baltimore County Police.

Belair Road Gunpowder Falls Lot Reopens

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) reopened the US 1 (Belair Road) driveway to the parking lot for the Gunpowder Falls State Park – Central Area in Baltimore County on Tuesday morning, Oct. 6. The closure was part of the $3.6 million US 1 bridge rehabilitation project that is expected to be complete later this fall.

The park’s parking lots, adjoining trails and pathways over the Gunpowder Falls and the pedestrian tunnel had been closed since October 2019.

During the closure, MDOT SHA and its contractor, Marine Technologies, Inc. of Baltimore, rehabilitated the corrugated metal pipe arches of the of the US 1 bridge over the Gunpowder Falls and the metal pipe arch pedestrian tunnel underneath US 1.

The bridge rehabilitation project also includes enhancements to the park, such as stabilization of the connector pathway from the parking lot to the trail tunnel, and stabilization of part of the trails. Learn more about the project HERE.

MDOT SHA advises park visitors that parking on the shoulder of US 1 is prohibited in the vicinity of this park entrance. No Parking signs are posted along this segment of US 1.

MDOT SHA works hard to maintain safe traffic mobility in work zones for our crews as well as our customers. Drivers need to stay alert, focus on driving and, look for reduced speed limits, as well as other driving pattern changes. Drive like you work here and slow down in construction zones.